New Mexico Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

88.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

31.0%

Graduate Degree

13.9%

Population 25+

1,461,438

New Mexico Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

New Mexico Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.0%174,870
High School Graduate
25.7%375,948
Some College / Associate's
31.3%457,891
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%249,206
Graduate Degree
13.9%203,523

New Mexico Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for New Mexico

Approximately 31.0% of adults in New Mexico hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in New Mexico has increased by 5.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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